Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- Chocolate chips or chunks for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, flatten slightly, and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before drizzling with melted chocolate.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, chill the dough before baking.
- Use high-quality cream cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg